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Introduction to networksLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: IT00EB87

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

You know the principles of layered network structures, LAN devices, transmission media types as well as common cabling systems.
You are familiar with OSI and TCP/IP protocols and IP addressing structures, including subnetting.
You know how to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.

Content

What are the building blocks of local area networks?
Why are layered network structures used?
What are the main characteristics of different types of transmission media?
How to create IP address plans for networks?
How to configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers and switches in small routed networks?

Qualifications

Networking fundamentals

Materials

Routing and switching essentials

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 08.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Matti Juutilainen
Teacher in charge

Matti Juutilainen

Groups
  • ITMI23SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the principles of layered network structures, LAN devices, transmission media types as well as common cabling systems.
You are familiar with OSI and TCP/IP protocols and IP addressing structures, including subnetting.
You know how to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.

Content

What are the building blocks of local area networks?
Why are layered network structures used?
What are the main characteristics of different types of transmission media?
How to create IP address plans for networks?
How to configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers and switches in small routed networks?

Opiskelumateriaali

Cisco CCNA: Introduction to Networks.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
The course consists of lectures (not compulsory but highly recommended), home assignments (help to understand the theory), labs (practical tasks to learn configuring the devices) and practice exams (web based multiple-choice exams).

Blended track:
The required skill tests can be done at certain times. Other material can be studied from a network learning environment.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

-

Tentit ja muut määräajat

As informed in the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

Total work amount is 135 hours, from which about 50 hours is lectures/work under teacher supervision and the rest is self-study and home assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on practical tasks, labs and exams (multiple-choice Cisco Final exam, theoretical pen&paper exam and practical skills exam).

Qualifications

Networking fundamentals

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 20.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Matti Juutilainen
Teacher in charge

Matti Juutilainen

Groups
  • ITMI22SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the principles of layered network structures, LAN devices, transmission media types as well as common cabling systems.
You are familiar with OSI and TCP/IP protocols and IP addressing structures, including subnetting.
You know how to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.

Content

What are the building blocks of local area networks?
Why are layered network structures used?
What are the main characteristics of different types of transmission media?
How to create IP address plans for networks?
How to configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers and switches in small routed networks?

Opiskelumateriaali

Cisco CCNA: Introduction to Networks.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
The course consists of lectures (not compulsory but highly recommended), home assignments (help to understand the theory), labs (practical tasks to learn configuring the devices) and practice exams (web based multiple-choice exams).

Blended track:
The required skill tests can be done at certain times. Other material can be studied from a network learning environment.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

-

Tentit ja muut määräajat

As informed in the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

Total work amount is 135 hours, from which about 50 hours is lectures/work under teacher supervision and the rest is self-study and home assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on practical tasks, labs and exams (multiple-choice Cisco Final exam, theoretical pen&paper exam and practical skills exam).

Qualifications

Networking fundamentals

Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 21.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Matti Juutilainen
Teacher in charge

Matti Juutilainen

Groups
  • ITMI21SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the principles of layered network structures, LAN devices, transmission media types as well as common cabling systems.
You are familiar with OSI and TCP/IP protocols and IP addressing structures, including subnetting.
You know how to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.

Content

What are the building blocks of local area networks?
Why are layered network structures used?
What are the main characteristics of different types of transmission media?
How to create IP address plans for networks?
How to configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers and switches in small routed networks?

Opiskelumateriaali

Cisco CCNA: Introduction to Networks.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
The course consists of lectures (not compulsory but highly recommended), home assignments (help to understand the theory), labs (practical tasks to learn configuring the devices) and practice exams (web based multiple-choice exams).

Blended track:
The required skill tests can be done at certain times. Other material can be studied from a network learning environment.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

-

Tentit ja muut määräajat

As informed in the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

Total work amount is 135 hours, from which about 50 hours is lectures/work under teacher supervision and the rest is self-study and home assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on practical tasks, labs and exams (multiple-choice Cisco Final exam, theoretical pen&paper exam and practical skills exam).

Qualifications

Networking fundamentals